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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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